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Economic Inclusion department draws federal funding threat from Ohio senator

Cincinnati officials are facing pressure from Washington after U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno threatened to seek a suspension of federal funding unless the city reverses its newly established Department of Economic Inclusion and Procurement. Moreno’s warning followed the Cincinnati City Council’s approval of an ordinance reorganizing procurement and supplier diversity functions into a standalone department. He…

ByNina OliverioJuly 9, 20260Comments

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Park safety improvements set to begin at Cincinnati parks after council funding approval

Cincinnati officials say work could begin soon after the city allocated funding for enhanced security infrastructure at parks. These are parks that have experienced violence or raised concerns among residents. The effort follows months of discussion among city leaders, community members, and public safety officials. They have talked at length about how to make parks…

ByNina OliverioJune 24, 20260Comments

Teen takeovers and crowd control efforts at The Banks in downtown Cincinnati as police officers monitor a large gathering.

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Teen Takeovers Are Spreading Across America. What’s Cincinnati Is Doing About It?

While teen takeovers sweep across large cities, Cincinnati has spent the past year building an infrastructure to respond Could this help before a major incident forces its hand? Cincinnati has spent the past year building a response to a problem it has not yet fully experienced. The city expanded its juvenile curfew, created dedicated youth…

ByCincinnati ExchangeJune 20, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati budget passes with focus on public safety and city growth

Cincinnati City Council has approved a new budget that emphasizes public safety, core city services, and economic growth while addressing a projected budget shortfall. The spending plan follows weeks of public hearings, committee discussions, and community feedback as officials worked to balance fiscal challenges with resident priorities. The budget arrives after city leaders confronted a…

ByNina OliverioJune 20, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati budget includes $2 million for Farmer Music Center after council approval

Cincinnati City Council approved a new city budget that includes $2 million for the Farmer Music Center, a planned outdoor amphitheater near Riverbend Music Center. The Farmer Music Center funding package moved forward despite opposition from several council members who argued the money should be redirected to infrastructure and housing priorities. The budget vote concludes…

ByNina OliverioJune 17, 20260Comments

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Graffiti amnesty proposal gains support as Cincinnati reviews cleanup penalties

Cincinnati officials are considering changes to a policy that requires private property owners to remove graffiti or face potential cleanup costs and enforcement actions. The discussion follows concerns from residents and business owners who say they are being forced to pay substantial amounts to remove vandalism they did not cause. The debate gained momentum after…

ByNina OliverioJune 16, 20260Comments

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The Banks redevelopment clears major hurdle as Cincinnati City Council approves riverfront vision

Cincinnati City Council has unanimously approved an updated urban design plan that could transform the final undeveloped portions of The Banks into a mixed-use district featuring housing, retail, hospitality, and expanded public spaces. The approval clears a major planning hurdle for a redevelopment effort estimated to cost between $750 million and $800 million. The project…

ByNina OliverioJune 11, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati’s Climate Migrant Plan Reveals a Bigger Problem at City Hall

Cincinnati Wants to Prepare for Climate Migrants The City of Cincinnati recently released a Climate Migration Readiness Plan through its Office of Environment and Sustainability. WVXU reported that the plan was released on May 13 and considers how climate migration could shape Cincinnati by 2050. It also examines what the city can do now to…

ByAdam KoehlerJune 8, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati housing grant approved after city lifts restrictions on developer

The Cincinnati City Council has approved a $2.5 million grant for an affordable housing development connected to former Cincinnati Bengals player Chinedum Ndukwe’s real estate firm, Kingsley & Co. The funding will support a senior housing project planned for Walnut Hills and marks a significant shift in the city’s recent stance toward the company. Local…

ByNina OliverioJune 4, 20260Comments

Circular tire skid marks cover a dark Cincinnati street intersection after an illegal street takeover, with a police cruiser flashing emergency lights in the smoky background.

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Street takeover penalties in Cincinnati could bring steep fines, jail time

The Cincinnati City Council is considering new legislation that would dramatically increase consequences for people who participate in or organize illegal street takeovers throughout the city. The proposal received initial approval from the Public Safety and Quality of Life Committee on June 2. According to reporting by WVXU, council members backed the ordinance after several…

ByNina OliverioJune 3, 20260Comments

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Economic Inclusion department draws federal funding threat from Ohio senator

Park safety improvements set to begin at Cincinnati parks after council funding approval

Cincinnati budget passes with focus on public safety and city growth

Cincinnati budget includes $2 million for Farmer Music Center after council approval

Graffiti amnesty proposal gains support as Cincinnati reviews cleanup penalties

The Banks redevelopment clears major hurdle as Cincinnati City Council approves riverfront vision

Cincinnati’s Climate Migrant Plan Reveals a Bigger Problem at City Hall

Cincinnati housing grant approved after city lifts restrictions on developer

Street takeover penalties in Cincinnati could bring steep fines, jail time

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